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0:00:37 > 0:00:40- Welcome to the programme...
0:00:41 > 0:00:44- ..that rounds up the 2017 - Christmas Carol Competition.
0:00:45 > 0:00:50- The competition asks school choirs - to perform an original carol.
0:00:51 > 0:00:57- Ysgol Rhos Helyg, Llangeitho - has the first carol of the evening.
0:01:01 > 0:01:04- We're pupils of Ysgol Rhos Helyg.
0:01:04 > 0:01:08- It serves Bronant, Llangeitho - and the surrounding areas.
0:01:08 > 0:01:13- We'd like to thank Mr Davies for - composing our carol, Joio'r Cofio...
0:01:13 > 0:01:17- ..and to Miss Menna - for teaching us how to perform it.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20- Merry Christmas - and we hope you enjoy our carol.
0:01:29 > 0:01:33- # A long time ago
0:01:33 > 0:01:37- # In a stable in the hay
0:01:38 > 0:01:42- # The Saviour of the World was born
0:01:42 > 0:01:46- # Jesus, Mary's son
0:01:47 > 0:01:51- # God sent Him to us
0:01:51 > 0:01:55- # To save us and show us true love
0:01:56 > 0:02:00- # We remember His birth
0:02:00 > 0:02:04- # By sharing - and celebrating together
0:02:06 > 0:02:09- # Waking at 6.00am
0:02:09 > 0:02:12- # And running down the stairs
0:02:12 > 0:02:15- # There are a many gifts around
0:02:16 > 0:02:19- # Everything that I wanted
0:02:19 > 0:02:22- # The reindeer's carrots have gone
0:02:23 > 0:02:26- # Father Christmas has had his milk
0:02:26 > 0:02:29- # This is what they deserve
0:02:29 > 0:02:31- # After flying around for hours
0:02:32 > 0:02:36- # Turkey, potatoes, - stuffing in my stomach
0:02:36 > 0:02:40- # And all the family under one roof
0:02:40 > 0:02:43- # Board games and carol singing
0:02:43 > 0:02:46- # To remember His birth
0:02:47 > 0:02:50- # Building Lego in the living room
0:02:50 > 0:02:53- # And eating many chocolates
0:02:54 > 0:02:57- # Fun and remembering baby Jesus
0:02:57 > 0:03:00- # This is Christmas for me
0:03:04 > 0:03:08- # Dad's sleeping on the sofa
0:03:08 > 0:03:11- # And Mam is sipping wine
0:03:11 > 0:03:14- # New toys entertain the children
0:03:14 > 0:03:18- # As Mam-gu watches the Queen
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- # Green holly and charity cards
0:03:22 > 0:03:25- # Beautiful decorations - around the house
0:03:26 > 0:03:29- # A white star sparkles on the tree
0:03:29 > 0:03:32- # This is our Christmas
0:03:32 > 0:03:36- # Turkey, potatoes, - stuffing in my stomach
0:03:36 > 0:03:39- # And all the family under one roof
0:03:40 > 0:03:43- # Board games and carol singing
0:03:43 > 0:03:46- # To remember His birth
0:03:47 > 0:03:50- # Building Lego in the living room
0:03:50 > 0:03:53- # And eating many chocolates
0:03:53 > 0:03:57- # Fun and remembering baby Jesus
0:03:57 > 0:04:00- # This is Christmas for me
0:04:01 > 0:04:04- # This is Christmas for me
0:04:04 > 0:04:10- # This is Christmas for me #
0:04:16 > 0:04:21- Our judges, Steffan Rhys Hughes - and Elin Llwyd are searching...
0:04:21 > 0:04:26- ..for a carol with a Christmas - feeling in the melody and lyrics.
0:04:26 > 0:04:27- Do you have a favourite?
0:04:28 > 0:04:30- Well, there's more to come.
0:04:30 > 0:04:33- Next, we have Ysgol Dolbadarn - Primary School, Llanberis.
0:04:39 > 0:04:44- Sharon Williams composed this song - and she writes our Christmas shows.
0:04:44 > 0:04:48- We hope she'll write a song for us - to perform at the Urdd this year.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- The carol is about the white star - that shone above the baby Jesus.
0:04:53 > 0:04:56- We follow its history - up to the present day...
0:04:57 > 0:05:01- ..and hope it will give us hope - during difficult times.
0:05:01 > 0:05:05- Merry Christmas to you all.
0:05:13 > 0:05:19- # In a poor stable in Bethlehem
0:05:19 > 0:05:25- # A baby was born the King of Heaven
0:05:26 > 0:05:33- # In the shadow of the night, - a star smiled above his head
0:05:33 > 0:05:38- # And a host of pure angels - echoed around the heavens
0:05:39 > 0:05:42- # A white star
0:05:42 > 0:05:46- # That shone above his manger
0:05:46 > 0:05:49- # A white star
0:05:49 > 0:05:52- # Guided everyone together
0:05:53 > 0:05:57- # White star, white star
0:05:57 > 0:06:01- # We give our praise to him
0:06:01 > 0:06:08- # The bells of heaven - will ring out in unity
0:06:16 > 0:06:22- # They crossed the hills - on their journey
0:06:23 > 0:06:28- # Wise Men and shepherds - on their journey
0:06:29 > 0:06:36- # They came to the baby - and gave expensive gifts
0:06:36 > 0:06:41- # In the light of the star - that guided them to the manger
0:06:42 > 0:06:45- # A white star
0:06:45 > 0:06:49- # That shone above his manger
0:06:49 > 0:06:52- # A white star
0:06:53 > 0:06:56- # Guided everyone together
0:06:56 > 0:07:00- # White star, white star
0:07:00 > 0:07:04- # We give our praise to him
0:07:04 > 0:07:11- # The bells of heaven - will ring out in unity
0:07:12 > 0:07:18- # Make sure you smile on us today
0:07:18 > 0:07:25- # Give us your strength - and hope for a better life
0:07:27 > 0:07:32- # Give us light during terrible wars
0:07:32 > 0:07:35- # To live together
0:07:36 > 0:07:41- # Be it close or far
0:07:43 > 0:07:47- # A white star
0:07:47 > 0:07:50- # That shone above his manger
0:07:50 > 0:07:54- # A white star
0:07:54 > 0:07:57- # Guided everyone together
0:07:57 > 0:08:01- # White star, white star
0:08:02 > 0:08:05- # We give our praise to him
0:08:06 > 0:08:12- # The bells of heaven - will ring out in unity
0:08:13 > 0:08:23- # The bells of heaven - will ring out in unity #
0:08:35 > 0:08:41- This year, Ysgol Gymraeg y Gaiman, - Patagonia competed this year.
0:08:41 > 0:08:46- Unfortunately, due to the timing of - the competition and the judging...
0:08:46 > 0:08:50- ..it was impossible to send - a film crew to them.
0:08:50 > 0:08:54- However, the judges were eager - for them to reach the shortlist...
0:08:54 > 0:08:58- ..the school were kind enough - to film the carol for us.
0:08:59 > 0:09:02- This is Nadolig y Wladfa.
0:09:06 > 0:09:10- Our carol is called - Nadolig y Wladfa.
0:09:11 > 0:09:17- The words were written - by one of our teachers, Esyllt.
0:09:17 > 0:09:23- The pupils and music teacher...
0:09:23 > 0:09:26- ..are responsible for the melody.
0:09:26 > 0:09:32- In the carol, we discuss celebrating - Christmas in Patagonia...
0:09:33 > 0:09:37- ..and the special gift - that came from Bethlehem.
0:09:37 > 0:09:43- Merry Christmas from Gaiman, - Patagonia.
0:09:57 > 0:10:03- # Santa's in his flip flops - and the elves are on the beach
0:10:03 > 0:10:06- # There's nobody to fill the sacks
0:10:06 > 0:10:10- # Can things get any worse?
0:10:10 > 0:10:16- # The reindeers are having a siesta - and the children of Wales are in bed
0:10:17 > 0:10:20- # "What will I do?" screamed Santa
0:10:20 > 0:10:26- # "Christmas is almost here"
0:10:26 > 0:10:33- # It's a mid-summer Christmas - and the sun is shining brightly
0:10:34 > 0:10:42- # Come and ring - the Christmas bells with us
0:10:50 > 0:10:57- # We'll ring the bell from - Puerto Madryn across the prairie
0:10:58 > 0:11:04- # To wake Santa - in time for his journey
0:11:05 > 0:11:11- # We'll sing across The Colony - about the best gift of all
0:11:11 > 0:11:20- # The gift that came from Bethlehem - to the children of the world
0:11:20 > 0:11:27- # It's a mid-summer Christmas - and the sun is shining brightly
0:11:28 > 0:11:34- # Come and celebrate the birth - with us
0:11:34 > 0:11:41- # It's a mid-summer Christmas - and the sun is shining brightly
0:11:41 > 0:11:51- # Come and celebrate the birth - with us
0:11:52 > 0:11:58- # With us #
0:11:59 > 0:12:02- With us!
0:12:09 > 0:12:14- Only two carols remain - and the all-important results.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17- Go and grab a cuppa and mince pie.
0:12:18 > 0:12:19- See you in a few minutes.
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0:12:35 > 0:12:37- Welcome back to the bright lights.
0:12:37 > 0:12:42- Only two carols remain, before we - hear the all-important results...
0:12:42 > 0:12:46- ..from the judges, - Steffan Rhys Hughes and Elin Llwyd.
0:12:46 > 0:12:48- Do you have a favourite?
0:12:48 > 0:12:51- Don't make a hasty choice - as we have more.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54- Next, - we have Ysgol Sant Curig, Barry.
0:12:59 > 0:13:04- Our carol is called Stori Joseff and - it was written by Miss Marged Jones.
0:13:04 > 0:13:09- The carol is based on the Christmas - story from Joseph's point of view.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12- Merry Christmas!
0:13:23 > 0:13:30- # Mary's story is familiar to us
0:13:30 > 0:13:36- # The angels' melody is now old
0:13:37 > 0:13:42- # The Wise Men's song - is still heard today
0:13:43 > 0:13:48- # And the shepherd's story - continues to raise a smile
0:13:49 > 0:13:55- # But I have a story - that is worth sharing
0:13:55 > 0:14:01- # My story, the husband, - the father and the carpenter
0:14:01 > 0:14:06- # Come and hear my side of the story
0:14:07 > 0:14:13- # The story of a miracle - that came on a clear night
0:14:17 > 0:14:23- # Everyone remembers Mary - on the back of the donkey
0:14:23 > 0:14:29- # But I was her comfort - on the journey
0:14:30 > 0:14:35- # I was her company - on that rigorous journey
0:14:36 > 0:14:42- # I was her comfort - during the long journey
0:14:42 > 0:14:47- # But I have a story - that is worth sharing
0:14:48 > 0:14:54- # My story, the husband, - the father and the carpenter
0:14:54 > 0:14:59- # Come and hear my side of the story
0:15:00 > 0:15:05- # The story of a miracle - that came on a clear night
0:15:05 > 0:15:09- # On a clear night
0:15:09 > 0:15:15- # Everyone remembers - the manger in the stable
0:15:16 > 0:15:21- # But I searched for the snug lodge
0:15:22 > 0:15:28- # I swaddled the baby in rags
0:15:28 > 0:15:33- # I nursed the baby, - King of our world
0:15:34 > 0:15:39- # But I have a story - that is worth sharing
0:15:40 > 0:15:45- # My story, the husband, - the father and the carpenter
0:15:46 > 0:15:51- # Come and hear my side of the story
0:15:51 > 0:15:55- # The story of a miracle - that came on a clear night
0:15:55 > 0:15:59- # The story of a miracle - that came on a clear night
0:15:59 > 0:16:06- # The story of a miracle - that came on a clear night #
0:16:11 > 0:16:14- That was Stori Joseff - by Ysgol Sant Curig...
0:16:15 > 0:16:18- ..which almost brings us - to the end of our competition.
0:16:19 > 0:16:22- One carol remains - from Ysgol y Felinheli.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31- Our carol is called - Ydy'r Nadolig fel hyn Ymhob Man?
0:16:31 > 0:16:35- It was written by one of our - teachers, Mr Jonathan Davies.
0:16:35 > 0:16:39- The carol compares the Christmases - of two children...
0:16:39 > 0:16:43- ..one excited Welsh child - and a child in a poor country.
0:16:43 > 0:16:48- During the carol, the children ask - is Christmas the same everywhere?
0:16:48 > 0:16:52- We've enjoyed learning the carol - and hope you enjoy it.
0:16:52 > 0:16:55- Merry Christmas.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12- # Small eyes peep - throughout the night
0:17:13 > 0:17:18- # Hoping to hear Santa Claus
0:17:18 > 0:17:23- # Small hearts race, - full of excitement for sunrise
0:17:24 > 0:17:31- # Before racing down the stairs, - well this is the big day
0:17:34 > 0:17:40- # After opening the gifts - we'll have a feast
0:17:40 > 0:17:46- # The entire family will come - and take a seat
0:17:46 > 0:17:51- # A large party to follow - and everyone is smiling widely
0:17:51 > 0:17:59- # This is the holiday where we meet - around the special television
0:17:59 > 0:18:05- # I have to ask a question, - is everyone taking part?
0:18:05 > 0:18:14- # The fun and celebrations, but - is Christmas like this everywhere?
0:18:17 > 0:18:21- # Is Christmas like this everywhere?
0:18:22 > 0:18:27- # In the hearts of the poor, - rich, strong and weak?
0:18:27 > 0:18:29- # In every corner of the world
0:18:30 > 0:18:32- # We'll remember the baby - in the manger
0:18:33 > 0:18:38- # We'll remember the true meaning - of Christmas in every area
0:18:39 > 0:18:43- # A small child prays
0:18:44 > 0:18:49- # In a prayer full of praise - for the King of the World
0:18:50 > 0:18:54- # Look up to the heavens - to see the stars shining brightly
0:18:55 > 0:19:03- # He doesn't expect any gifts - from Santa Claus
0:19:05 > 0:19:11- # But he remembers Jesus, Mary's son
0:19:11 > 0:19:16- # When he was born to the world - in a bed of hay
0:19:17 > 0:19:21- # No big party, - but continues to smile proudly
0:19:21 > 0:19:29- # With a heart full of love, - a special love this holiday
0:19:29 > 0:19:34- # I have to ask a question, - is everyone taking part?
0:19:35 > 0:19:42- # Here saying thanks for the Lord, - is Christmas like this everywhere?
0:19:45 > 0:19:50- # Is Christmas like this everywhere?
0:19:50 > 0:19:54- # In the hearts of the poor, - rich, strong and weak?
0:19:55 > 0:19:58- # In every corner of the world
0:19:58 > 0:20:01- # We'll remember the baby - in the manger
0:20:01 > 0:20:06- # We'll remember the true meaning - of Christmas in every area
0:20:07 > 0:20:11- # Is Christmas like this everywhere?
0:20:11 > 0:20:15- # In the hearts of the poor, - rich, strong and weak?
0:20:16 > 0:20:19- # In every corner of the world
0:20:19 > 0:20:22- # We'll remember the baby - in the manger
0:20:22 > 0:20:27- # We'll remember the true meaning - of Christmas in every area
0:20:28 > 0:20:36- # We'll remember the true meaning - of Christmas in every area #
0:20:39 > 0:20:45- We've heard ten great carols during - these two special programmes.
0:20:45 > 0:20:48- The time has come - to announce the winners...
0:20:48 > 0:20:51- ..of our 2017 - Christmas Carol Competition.
0:20:51 > 0:20:55- This is how the verdict - was announced on Prynhawn Da.
0:20:58 > 0:21:03- We both agree that the competition - was fantastic in its entirety.
0:21:03 > 0:21:05- In third place is Ysgol y Felinheli.
0:21:06 > 0:21:08- # In every corner of the world
0:21:08 > 0:21:11- # We'll remember the baby - in the manger
0:21:11 > 0:21:15- # We'll remember the true meaning - of Christmas in every area #
0:21:16 > 0:21:20- In second place are - Ysgol Dolbadarn Primary School.
0:21:20 > 0:21:23- # A white star
0:21:23 > 0:21:26- # That shone above his manger #
0:21:27 > 0:21:31- The winner of the Christmas - Carol Competition for 2017...
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- ..is Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth.
0:21:34 > 0:21:37- Congratulations to them.
0:21:37 > 0:21:41- Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth - are the winners.
0:21:42 > 0:21:43- How do you feel?
0:21:43 > 0:21:45- How do you feel?- - Really excited.
0:21:45 > 0:21:49- Every choir was fantastic - and I can't believe we've won.
0:21:50 > 0:21:53- I was nervous and shocked.
0:21:53 > 0:21:56- This is our first composition - and we had a great time.
0:21:57 > 0:22:01- I'm shocked and it's great that - everyone gets this opportunity.
0:22:01 > 0:22:04- Winning is great for the school.
0:22:05 > 0:22:09- The Christmas Carol winners - are Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth.
0:22:09 > 0:22:10- CHEERS
0:22:17 > 0:22:20- Congratulations - to the winning choir.
0:22:20 > 0:22:22- Well done.
0:22:22 > 0:22:25- Thanks to all of those - who have competed.
0:22:25 > 0:22:29- We've had a great time - listening to all your entries.
0:22:29 > 0:22:32- We leave you with the winning carol.
0:22:32 > 0:22:35- Merry Christmas to you all!
0:22:42 > 0:22:48- # Christmas Eve is afoot
0:22:48 > 0:22:53- # And the tinsel like a scarf - on the tree
0:22:53 > 0:22:59- # The children are as excited - as ever
0:23:00 > 0:23:05- # As they meet under the light - of the stars
0:23:05 > 0:23:10- # What do you see - and what do you hear?
0:23:11 > 0:23:18- # Beyond the gifts - of Father Christmas?
0:23:19 > 0:23:25- # Christmas Eve is afoot
0:23:25 > 0:23:30- # We sing in the company - of neighbours
0:23:30 > 0:23:36- # Carols higher than ever
0:23:37 > 0:23:42- # As we share mince pies and treats
0:23:42 > 0:23:48- # What do you see - and what do you hear?
0:23:48 > 0:23:56- # Beyond the gifts - of Father Christmas?
0:23:56 > 0:24:02- # Can you hear the baby Jesus - and can you see Mary?
0:24:03 > 0:24:08- # Will you see the lonely stable, - the bed of hay?
0:24:09 > 0:24:14- # Can you feel the pride of Joseph - raising the roof?
0:24:14 > 0:24:20- # Over 2,000 years ago
0:24:20 > 0:24:27- # Over 2,000 years ago #
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